Summit Companies · 22 hours ago
Purchasing Agent
Louisville, KY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expSummit Companies is a leading provider in fire protection services, and they are seeking a Purchasing Agent to manage purchasing activities with a focus on accuracy and vendor coordination. The role involves executing routine and job-specific orders, participating in sourcing activities, and supporting broader procurement goals.
Public Safety
Responsibilities
Perform daily purchasing responsibilities, including issuing POs for job and inventory needs in Oracle Fusion
Manage standard RFQs and coordinate sourcing efforts for assigned categories or branch needs
Communicate with vendors to confirm pricing, availability, delivery timelines, and freight terms
Monitor order acknowledgments and lead times; proactively follow up to ensure on-time delivery
Support inventory purchasing based on usage patterns and stocking plans
Identify and suggest alternate products or vendors when needed due to cost, availability, or urgency
Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Warehouse, and Field Operations to resolve order or invoice discrepancies
Use Salesforce Lightning to support quoting visibility and maintain communication with internal stakeholders
Ensure purchasing records, part details, and system fields are accurate and compliant with policy
Assist in the training of new Specialists through informal peer support
Escalate complex issues to the Purchasing Lead or Supervisor
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field preferred. Equivalent work experience may be accepted in lieu of formal education
3+ years of purchasing or procurement experience, strongly preferred
Experience supporting job-based purchasing and/or inventory replenishment
Familiarity with vendor programs, sourcing logic, and purchasing standards
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with vendors, internal teams, and operations leaders
Clear and professional documentation practices
Proficient in Microsoft Office, required
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required
Must be able to comply with Summit's Drug and Alcohol Policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for long periods. Employee will occasionally be required to drive, bend, kneel, balance, lift <20lb, walk, stand, ascend/descend stairs, reach above and below shoulders, stoop, and twist
Employee will consistently be required to work indoors in an office or remote setting, sit or stand for extended periods of time, and work alone and with others. The employee will be occasionally required to travel
Preferred
Experience in construction, fire protection, or technical service environments, preferred
Experience with Oracle Fusion, highly preferred
Experience with Salesforce Lightning, preferred
Benefits
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid
Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity
Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program
Company
Summit Companies
Summit Companies has deep experience and a successful history in fire protection services for commercial, industrial and large-scale residential applications.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Quintin Rubald
President & Founder
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